Hospitalist Nocturnist | Dothan, Alabama

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Hospitalist – Nocturnist

Location: Dothan, Alabama

Schedule: Full-Time | Permanent 

Organization Overview

This opportunity is with a respected, community-based academic health system serving Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. This is the region’s largest not-for-profit hospital and an extensive primary care and specialty clinic network.

The system includes a large regional medical center, a physician group, a foundation, and affiliations with a college of osteopathic medicine, supporting residency programs in internal medicine, transitional year, and pharmacy. It is deeply committed to clinical excellence, education, and improving the health and quality of life across the communities it serves.

The flagship medical center is a 420-bed regional referral hub serving over 460,000 residents. It is recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level II Trauma Center, and Chest Pain Center, and also operates the region’s only Level III NICU and inpatient pediatric unit.

With a medical staff of over 200 physicians across nearly every specialty, the organization fosters a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Ongoing expansion efforts, including significant facility growth, reflect its continued investment in advanced care delivery and innovation.

Position Summary

The facility is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join its established Hospital Medicine team as a Nocturnist.

Physicians will provide comprehensive inpatient care for hospitalized adult patients while working alongside a collaborative team of hospitalists, specialists, advanced practice providers, and support staff.The position offers strong specialty backup, modern hospital resources, and an opportunity to practice in a high-quality regional referral center.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized adult patients during night shifts

Perform admissions, evaluations, and ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions

Respond to overnight patient care needs and coordinate appropriate treatment plans

Collaborate with specialists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary care teams

Manage patient transitions of care and ensure continuity of treatment

Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR)

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical practices

Support patient safety, clinical efficiency, and exceptional patient outcomes

Qualifications

Education

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school

Completion of an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program

Licensure & Certification

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Eligible for or holding an active Alabama medical license

Current ACLS certification preferred

Experience

Experienced/New hospitalists encouraged to apply !

Compensation and Environment

Competitive base salary with additional nocturnist incentives

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance plus paid CME time

Paid time off and reimbursement for licenses and professional fees

Relocation assistance available

Modern hospital environment with strong specialist support and advanced clinical resources

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting soon!

Manish Parashar
Recruiter | The Provider Finder
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